Design is ever evolving, and so is my creative journey.
I pride myself on possessing a wide range of skills that enable me to approach every project with a broad lens and excellent communication.
Meet your in-house expert.
Aetna, a CVS Health Company
Senior Design Manager, Customized Communications Group
January 2019–Present | Hartford, CT
Lead designer developing strategic and engaging client-branded, Aetna-branded, CVS-branded, or co-branded communications describing Aetna health care products or those offered through other carriers.
Contribute to CCG revenue goals by designing, collaborating, brainstorming and providing expertise on an estimated 150+ projects/year viewed by 100s of thousands of customers nationwide.
Discover, test, and implement innovative solutions to simplify content and help solve customer communication challenges.
Train and mentor design team on programs and processes including:
HTML email development and testing
Flipbook interactive guides
Collaborate with leadership and account manager work group to process map, resolve pain points, and improve efficiencies within project management system.
Train and support broader team in project management system.
Lead workshop and mentor account managers on MAC based platform.
Creatives include print + digital: campaigns, flipbooks, interactive PDFs, HTML emails, microsites, mailers, brochure guides, presentations, animations, consulting, and more.
High profile national clients include: Amazon, Adobe, Bank of America, Barnes Group, Bright Horizons, Dell, Department of Defense, Reckitt, The Coca Cola Company, Walmart.
Zone Labs, Inc.
Graphic Designer
August 2017–January 2019 | Peabody, MA
Sole designer and creative lead responsible for taking complex health and wellness information tied to anti-inflammatory research and distilling it into clear visual graphics and product marketing communications.
Drove product sales and increased consumer awareness by developing print + digital materials including: web content, email campaigns, digital marketing campaigns, e-books, print collateral, social media assets, infographics, and product packaging.
Collaborated with marketing, sales, and ownership teams to execute 4 product launches.
NAI Hunneman
Graphics Manager
March 2013–August 2017 | Boston, MA
Design manager and lead creative supporting fast-paced commercial real estate professionals with marketing and sales tools to provide unique solutions for their clients.
Managed project prioritization, navigated challenging deadlines within established budgets, and provided leadership to the Junior Graphic Designer and 5 member marketing team, ensuring brand consistency and client objectives were met.
Brainstormed, proposed, and collaborated with clients to design specialized innovative solutions that out performed industry competition.
Created customized brands for building sales, leasing, and property management teams that leveraged print, web design, social media, presentations and multimedia platforms.
Spine Frontier
Graphic Designer
October 2011–March 2013 | Beverly, MA
Lead designer on the global branding team showcasing spinal medical technologies and devices to help surgeons personalize procedures for improved patient outcomes.
Conceptualized, designed, and implemented a variety of marketing materials for print, web, email, trade shows, and events.
Custom branded individual surgeon practices.
Conveyed ideas with engineering, quality/regulatory, and sales teams to create design solutions for surgical technique guides, technical illustrations, educational brochures, and sales materials.
RedCoat Publishing
Art Director
October 2005–July 2011 | Beverly, MA
Director and designer ensuring quality delivery, on-time and in-budget design solutions for 5 monthly B2B publications.
Maximized the latest design technologies, capabilities and trends into all products and provided an environment in which team members can learn, grow and excel.
Communicated with high-profile clients to create advertisements, photography, and cover layout concepts for the 200+ page publications.
Resolved production issues and efficiently adapted to changing press deadlines.
Optimized photos and updated monthly web articles.
Adaptable. Versatile. Creatively diverse.
What can I help your team accomplish?